2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Dependable, comfortable cruiser.

Mike

Montesano, Washington

Overall

4.0

Value

5.0

Performance

3.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

5.0

2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Dependable, comfortable cruiser.

I bought this car used from an elderly couple who bought it new. The reason I decided to buy the car was that it was 7 years old and only had 30,000 miles on it. To top it off they were asking 2500 under the bluebook price. So to me it was a great deal that I could make money, but in a very short time, I realized I loved this car. It was so comfortable, and it seemed to float over the highway. The ride was so smooth. One thing that I didn't like was that it didn't have leather seats, but it seemed the cloth seats were durable and had some incredible stain guard because my girls spilled stuff everywhere, and I just used a basic cleaner to take care of it. The exterior of the car was very tasteful. It was between a beige and gold color that was attractive, and I have only seen it on Mali... (more)

I bought this car used from an elderly couple who bought it new. The reason I decided to buy the car was that it was 7 years old and only had 30,000 miles on it. To top it off they were asking 2500 under the bluebook price. So to me it was a great deal that I could make money, but in a very short time, I realized I loved this car. It was so comfortable, and it seemed to float over the highway. The ride was so smooth. One thing that I didn't like was that it didn't have leather seats, but it seemed the cloth seats were durable and had some incredible stain guard because my girls spilled stuff everywhere, and I just used a basic cleaner to take care of it. The exterior of the car was very tasteful. It was between a beige and gold color that was attractive, and I have only seen it on Malibu's. It is a four door but still stylish enough for my friends and strangers to compliment me on it. Back to the interior, I loved the setup. Everything was where it needed to be, and I was able to set my self up perfectly. I've said this car was comfy and drove great, but what I haven't said is that I actually took this car into the woods on a muddy logging road and didn't have a bit of trouble getting myself back home. This car can do anything.

Story

My grandchildren and I got lost and ended up on a muddy gravel logging road at dusk, and I was so afraid we would get stuck since we were driving a sedan rather than a truck. But the car handled great and we ended up making an adventure out of it, and us five girls even ended up looking for bigfoot. This is a wonderful memory that my granddaughters will always remember, and thanks to the durab... (more)

My grandchildren and I got lost and ended up on a muddy gravel logging road at dusk, and I was so afraid we would get stuck since we were driving a sedan rather than a truck. But the car handled great and we ended up making an adventure out of it, and us five girls even ended up looking for bigfoot. This is a wonderful memory that my granddaughters will always remember, and thanks to the durability and handling of this car we were able to make it home safe that night.

Pros

The top things about this car is that it has the capability of being strictly a family car and still take the beating that a everyday family will put it through without having to worry whether or not you are going to make it home. My favorite feature are the settings that let me get so comfortable in the seat, which makes sitting for a long trip is a breeze.

The top things about this car is that it has the capability of being strictly a family car and still take the beating that a everyday family will put it through without having to worry whether or not you are going to make it home. My favorite feature are the settings that let me get so comfortable in the seat, which makes sitting for a long trip is a breeze.

Cons

I wish it would have had a manual transmission.

I wish it would have had a manual transmission.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Overall Satisfied

KL

Lemon Grove, California

Overall

3.0

Value

3.0

Performance

3.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

3.0

2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Overall Satisfied

In the eight years that I've had the Chevrolet Malibu, it has not failed me in getting me to my destination. I have loved this car for a long time, but as it gets older I feel it is disappointing me more and more. I've never had major issues with it because I take good care of it.

In the eight years that I've had the Chevrolet Malibu, it has not failed me in getting me to my destination. I have loved this car for a long time, but as it gets older I feel it is disappointing me more and more. I've never had major issues with it because I take good care of it.

Story

Driving to see my boyfriend in his hometown was a fun experience because I was so young and felt free and careless.

Driving to see my boyfriend in his hometown was a fun experience because I was so young and felt free and careless.

Pros

I liked the size of the steering wheel. It was pretty big compared to other cars I've driven. I also like how big the interior felt. I didn't feel cramped in the car, even sitting in the back. I also liked how powerful it felt the first few years of driving. I love driving fast, and I think the Malibu catered to my need for speed.

I liked the size of the steering wheel. It was pretty big compared to other cars I've driven. I also like how big the interior felt. I didn't feel cramped in the car, even sitting in the back. I also liked how powerful it felt the first few years of driving. I love driving fast, and I think the Malibu catered to my need for speed.

Cons

Even though I like the size of the steering wheel, it was a little stiff. It was hard to turn it when trying to park in a tight space or parallel parking. I also didn't like that there were a lot of recalls on certain parts of the car, so taking it into the mechanics often was a little bit annoying. The car's locks are barely working, so I have to manually lock every door. The heat especially doesn't make them work. I also don't like that the back passenger locks are so far behind me because if I have to unlock them when picking up a friend or family I have to unlock my seatbelt and strain... (more)

Even though I like the size of the steering wheel, it was a little stiff. It was hard to turn it when trying to park in a tight space or parallel parking. I also didn't like that there were a lot of recalls on certain parts of the car, so taking it into the mechanics often was a little bit annoying. The car's locks are barely working, so I have to manually lock every door. The heat especially doesn't make them work. I also don't like that the back passenger locks are so far behind me because if I have to unlock them when picking up a friend or family I have to unlock my seatbelt and strain myself to unlock it for them or unroll the windows so they can unlock it.

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